GOLDSBORO, NC – Wayne Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Services celebrated the graduation of 17 students from its Cosmetology and Natural Hair Care Specialist programs during a recent ceremony. The graduates completed their training at Civella Beauty Academy in Goldsboro and received certificates marking their successful completion of the rigorous coursework required for professional beauty…… read more »
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Wayne Community College Graduates 17 Students from Cosmetology Programs
Wayne Community College Welcomes 94 New Apprentices in Fall Cohort
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Apprenticeship Wayne program celebrated a major milestone this fall, officially welcoming 94 new students into its comprehensive apprenticeship program. The college hosted a signing ceremony to commemorate the beginning of these students’ professional journeys alongside their employer partners. Program Growth Reflects Strong Industry Demand Since its establishment in 2019,…… read more »
Wayne Community College Instructor Wins First Place in Statewide Poetry Contest
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College English Instructor Dean Tuck has been awarded first place in a prestigious poetry competition, bringing recognition to both the educator and the institution. Award-Winning Poem Inspired by Classical Art Tuck’s poem “After St. Matthew and the Angel” won first place in an ekphrasis poetry contest sponsored by literary magazine…… read more »
Wayne Community College Celebrates Allied Health Program Graduates at Summer Pinning Ceremony
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College recognized 38 graduates from its Allied Health programs during a summer pinning ceremony hosted by the college’s Workforce Continuing Education Services department. Programs Honor Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy Graduates The ceremony celebrated students who completed Nurse Aide I and Phlebotomy programs, with graduates receiving both pins and certificates to…… read more »
Wayne Community College Honors Two Faculty with 2025 Distinguished Chair Awards
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has announced the recipients of its 22nd annual Distinguished Chair awards, recognizing two exceptional faculty members for their outstanding contributions to education and community service. Award Recipients Excel in Teaching and Innovation Language and Communication Department Chair Allyson Daly and Nursing Simulation Coordinator Bryan Johnson were selected for the…… read more »
Wayne Community College Graduates Seven Students from Truck Driver Training Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College celebrated the graduation of seven students from its 17th evening Truck Driver Training program class in a ceremony that highlighted the critical role these new drivers will play in supporting the nation’s economy. The graduates successfully completed rigorous written and behind-the-wheel examinations, demonstrating the skills and knowledge necessary to…… read more »
Wayne Community College Earns Five-Star Rating on USA TODAY’s Top Vocational Schools List
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has been recognized as one of America’s premier vocational education institutions, earning a coveted spot on USA TODAY’s 2025 list of Top Vocational Schools with the publication’s highest five-star rating. National Recognition Among Elite Institutions The comprehensive list features 250 of the nation’s leading schools that provide vocational training…… read more »
Wayne Community College President Receives Two-Year Contract Extension
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College President Dr. Patty Pfeiffer has received approval for a two-year contract extension, ensuring her continued leadership of the institution through 2028. The Wayne Community College Board of Trustees voted to extend Pfeiffer’s contract during their regular meeting in May, a decision that has since received approval from the North…… read more »
Students Complete SEED Pre-Apprenticeship Academies in Southeastern North Carolina
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – More than 70 students across Southeastern North Carolina have successfully completed the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative’s pre-apprenticeship academies this summer, marking another milestone for the innovative workforce development program. The eight-week program, which concluded with a certificate ceremony, provided students with paid education and career exploration opportunities in high-demand…… read more »
Wayne Community College Celebrates 2025 Dental Assisting Graduates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Eighteen students from Wayne Community College’s Dental Assisting program were honored at a special pinning ceremony, marking their transition from students to certified dental professionals ready to enter the workforce. Ceremony Highlights Class Unity and Dedication The symbolic pinning ceremony celebrated the hard work and dedication of the Class of 2025, with…… read more »
